111.   The authorities have launched a drive to screen relatives of victims of the virus and medical staff who have treated the patients.

112.   The sixth rebel escaped, and authorities launched a house-to-house search.

113.   The southern sweeps were the latest in a series launched by authorities who blame the bombings and attempted bombings on Muslim extremists.

114.   The reason for the explosion was not immediately clear and authorities launched an investigation, it said.

115.   The report, which did not say what sort of explosive was used, said authorities had launched an all-out investigation of the incident.

116.   The Sacramento police officer turned Thorpe in after authorities launched a manhunt.

117.   Ukrainian newspapers said police authorities launched an investigation into the incident.

118.   Yugoslav authorities launched an investigation against Stojiljkovic last year for alleged abuse of power and fraud, but he refused to appear before the court, claiming immunity.

119.   Yemeni authorities launched an operation to rescue the hostages from their Islamic militant captors on Tuesday.

120.   Firemen called for vounteers to help fight the blaze, as the authorities launched an investigation into the cause.